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Today, Smokey continues to teach people of all ages about the importance of preventing wildfires. Just how effective is Smokey’s…
Today, Smokey continues to teach people of all ages about the importance of preventing wildfires. Just how effective is Smokey’s message? The scientists in this study were interested in learning...
The Did You Feel It? (DYFI) system allows Internet users to report earthquake data when they feel an earthquake. The…
The Did You Feel It? (DYFI) system allows Internet users to report earthquake data when they feel an earthquake. The data submitted are put into computer programs that create “Did...
The questions you will answer in this FACTivity are: What are the advantages and disadvantages of having citizen scientists perform…
The questions you will answer in this FACTivity are: What are the advantages and disadvantages of having citizen scientists perform data collection and reporting for the community? Would you vote...
In this FACTivity, you will research a recent natural disturbance that has been in the news in the past year.…
In this FACTivity, you will research a recent natural disturbance that has been in the news in the past year. Then you will write a story about the event and...
In this FACTivity, you will get together with other students and brainstorm a list of challenges or concerns at your…
In this FACTivity, you will get together with other students and brainstorm a list of challenges or concerns at your school. These can be ongoing challenges or a challenge the...
In pairs or in groups, you will identify five policies that exist in your school and analyze who they affect,…
In pairs or in groups, you will identify five policies that exist in your school and analyze who they affect, how they are implemented, what their impacts are, and how...
In this FACTivity, you will think about how you live and what artifacts you would like an archaeologist to find…
In this FACTivity, you will think about how you live and what artifacts you would like an archaeologist to find one day to help explain the time period you live...
In this FACTivity, you will conduct a survey asking adults how they feel about Federal employees’ management of public lands,…
In this FACTivity, you will conduct a survey asking adults how they feel about Federal employees’ management of public lands, particularly in terms of their handling of wildfires. If you...
The questions you will answer in this FACTivity are: How does a park in your area offer visitors (1) refuge…
The questions you will answer in this FACTivity are: How does a park in your area offer visitors (1) refuge or stress relief, (2) inspiration or a spark to the...
In this article, scientists explore the different ecosystem services provided by prairie potholes such as soil nutrients, absorbing carbon, and…
In this article, scientists explore the different ecosystem services provided by prairie potholes such as soil nutrients, absorbing carbon, and reducing soil erosion.
In this essay, learn about traditional Palauan craftsmanship as revealed in the construction of bai, a longhouse important in Palau’s…
In this essay, learn about traditional Palauan craftsmanship as revealed in the construction of bai, a longhouse important in Palau’s culture.
In this study, researchers worked with middle and high school students to collect moss samples around industrial neighborhoods in Seattle,…
In this study, researchers worked with middle and high school students to collect moss samples around industrial neighborhoods in Seattle, Washington. They used the moss samples to both pinpoint pollution...
